Crochet during the summer Posted by Angela McQuown on May 21, 2012 at 8:54pm in Chit-Chat View Discussions What are all my fellow crocheters doing to survive the summer? My six month selling streak looks like it's about to come to an end. I have some hair accessaries and bags in my shop but no one seems interested. Is anyone else having this issue?
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Permalink Reply by Unexpected Treasure (Anna) on May 21, 2012 at 11:55pm Angela, I'm having the same problem. No one wants to think about buying anything made with yarn during the summer. LOL I'm still crocheting my butt off, though, so I can be prepared for the winter season and holiday sales.
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Permalink Reply by All About The Buttons on May 22, 2012 at 4:29am I also crochet (and knit) now for the winter selling online and the fall is my heavy show season. I do have a "Christmas in July" show for early birds.
? ReplyPermalink Reply by Unexpected Treasure (Anna) on May 22, 2012 at 9:37am Buttons, is there anything you don't know how to craft??? LOL I'm stocking up for winter, too. Last year I wasn't prepared for so many orders (on E) and was doing lots of custom hats which kept me up crocheting to the wee hours. I refuse to do that this year.
This year I'll be selling them exclusivley on Zibbet so wish me luck for lots of sales!
? ReplyPermalink Reply by All About The Buttons on May 22, 2012 at 10:29am Thanks,Anna! I do do alot of different crafts and continue crochet and knitting because of the portability. i think I have crafters ADD because I switch around so much. DO NOT ask me to sew...my machine hates me!!!!
Good luck with your sales!
? ReplyPermalink Reply by Unexpected Treasure (Anna) on May 23, 2012 at 9:43am Buttons, I think I suffer from the same malady, the crafters ADD. LOL I crochet for the same reason: you can take it anywhere.
I love working with the paper crafts like the small notebooks. I love designing greeting cards, too, but need to organize my studio space so I can do more of it. I love desiging jewelry but that doesn't sell well online, except my crochet earrings. I love sewing and am doing more of it these days. :)
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Permalink Reply by Sylvie on May 22, 2012 at 7:43am Have you thought of crocheting rag rugs? I just started one and can't wait to see how it looks. :)
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Permalink Reply by Portable Graffiti Graphics Judy on May 22, 2012 at 1:07pm Rugs is a great idea!
and how about grocery bags, BEACH bags, and um....????
dish cloths are needed all year long.
and crocheted scrubbies.
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Permalink Reply by Andi Beebe on May 22, 2012 at 8:47am Amigurumi! I haven't had a lot of success on Zibbet, but it's my own fault because I haven't put the time & energy into it that it deserves. However, I usually attend a weekend Farmer's Market as a vendor, selling my crochet stuffed critters. I have great success there, and it gets better each weekend as the weather improves. So it seems to be one area of crochet that does do well in summer. Also, I recently sold 2 items (elsewhere) as graduation presents. My stuff tends to be kid-oriented, but adults love them. A Hippo and a Gator were sold as graduation gifts, one from high school one from college (a custom alligator in their school colors...they're in Florida...you could make a good guess which Gator :)). Rag rugs is a great idea...I saw a technique using torn up Tshirts & a Q hook I always wanted to try. If it's any interest to you, give stuffed animals (amigurumi) a shot. I love making them & getting really creative with shapes & colors.
? ReplyPermalink Reply by All About The Buttons on May 22, 2012 at 10:29am I am in AWE of the amigurumi creators...can't do it! Maybe if you sat on my shoulder guiding me...!
? ReplyPermalink Reply by Sylvie on May 22, 2012 at 10:55am what are amigurumi critters?
? ReplyPermalink Reply by All About The Buttons on May 22, 2012 at 11:16am Check her shop,Sylvie...little crocheted animals. Sweet!
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Permalink Reply by Sylvie on May 22, 2012 at 11:43am hahaha. You're right! Omigosh those are cute!! :)
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